4. Substance. The President's National Hire Veterans Committee will meet to discuss raising corporate awareness of the advantages of hiring veterans, on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at:

5.Action. Program Administrators are requested to share this Information Alert with appropriate staff and other agencies. Individuals needing special accommodation should contact Bill Offutt on 202.693.4717.

6. Contact. Comments or questions about the President's National Hire Veterans Committee meeting may be directed to Bill Offutt on 202.693.4717. Comments or questions about the format of this Alert may be directed to Tom Coyne on 312.596.5435.